[CITASA] Tenure-line position in Health Communication

ICSIS icsis at american.edu
Wed Sep 16 11:40:51 CDT 2009


Dear Colleagues,

Now that the semester has started I would like to call your attention to a 
newly authorized tenure-line position in the School of International 
Service, American University, Washington,DC with a focus on HEALTH 
COMMUNICATION.  Our committee also welcomes nominations and we can accept 
electronic submissions emailed to ICSIS at american.edu.

Many thanks for your help and best wishes for the semester,

Elisabeth


Elisabeth Johnson
Program Associate
International Communication Program
School of International Service
American University
Washington, DC
(202)885-1621
icsis at american.edu
http://www.american.edu/sis/ic/






SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

PUBLIC HEALTH PREVENTION & HEALTH COMMUNICATION


Tenure-Line Faculty Position

The School of International Service (SIS) at American University invites 
applications/nominations for a tenure-track position focusing on PUBLIC 
HEALTH PREVENTION AND HEALTH COMMUNICATION in the International 
Communication Program, School of International Service at the rank of 
Assistant Professor.  This position focuses on the cross-cultural 
communication of global health policy and practice, taking into account 
international institutions and domestic, political, social and cultural 
contexts.  The successful candidate will have a reputation for scholarly 
excellence, an active research program related to public health prevention 
and health communication, a record of excellence in teaching  and a strong 
commitment to contribute significantly to our undergraduate, professional 
master?s and doctoral degree programs.  Candidates should hold a doctorate 
in a relevant discipline.  We especially seek candidates with a strong 
background in cross-cultural health communication. 

Applications should include: A letter describing research (including any 
externally funded research) and teaching interests and relevant 
professional experience; teaching evaluations; three letters of reference; 
and copies of relevant publications.  Applications should be sent to: 
Chair, International Communication Search Committee, School of 
International Service, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, 
Washington, DC 20016-8071 or to ICSIS at american.edu.  Consideration of 
applications will begin September 15, 2009, and continue until the 
position is filled.

The International Communication Program in the School of International 
Service, the oldest in the U.S.,  marks its 41st anniversary this year. It 
is distinguished by its pioneering work in the creation of the field of 
international communication studies through consistent scholarly focus and 
innovative curriculum development.  A distinctive strength of the Program 
is its inclusion of cross-cultural communication as a key teaching and 
research component.  The program offers a doctoral concentration, a 
Master?s degree, and an undergraduate concentration.  It also is the home 
of the Intercultural Management Institute and a laboratory focused on 
virtual cross-cultural collaboration and learning environments.  Visit 
www.american.edu/sis/ic to learn more about the IC Program.

The School of International Service provides a unique environment for 
learning and professional enhancement. It is a community comprised of 
scholars, practitioners, and students from around the world. The School of 
International Service classrooms also reflect the spirit of the community; 
teaching styles are highly collegial. The curriculum is distinguished by 
linking theory and practice and by addressing both conceptually and 
empirically the emerging issues of an increasingly interdependent and 
complex world. The faculty of the School of International Service 
comprises more than sixty full-time, highly productive scholar-teachers in 
the fields of: Comparative and Regional Studies, Global Environmental 
Policy, International Communication, International Development, 
International Economic Policy, International Politics, International Peace 
and Conflict Resolution, and U.S. Foreign Policy.

American University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity 
employer.  Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly 
encouraged to apply.
An EEO/AA University.  The University is committed to a diverse faculty, 
staff, and student body.



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